to the dads on here,

do you think its rude to go fishing on the big day?

i was just talking to my freinds about fishing this weekend, (more than likely saturday) and

the first thing i got was...

you cant go sunday its fathers day

ok, its my day, im a dad and i want to go fishen, whats the problem?

Hi all 

I just bought myself a Saltiga Bay Jigging rod. I ordered the rod with the model number  SG BJ64XHS  It says on the Daiwa website its rated too 7kg max drag i got the rod today and it reads Best drag 1.6kg -1.9kg 20LB line rated and 150g lure weight on it. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same thing as i have looked for more specs on the rod and unable to find any. Its a bit confusing. Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers Michael

hey.

just asking how many of you guys have black magic leader?

i got some 40lb that its pretty good i used it for bottom bounce on the weekend on my flick and it held up pretty well. ive read mixed results but that mainly the supple i have the tough trace.

does any one use the heaver types say 80lb +???

cheers danno

hey all

We have just recieved some of the highly awaited pontoon 21 crackjacks in, from the looks of them you can just tell they are going to be a great lure, make sure you pop in and grab one before they sell out!!!

We also have recieved alot more stock over the past couple of days which i will list below.

Pontoon 21

crackjack minnow

Damiki

F grub

M grub

monster miki

Vault 35

saemi 50sp

Bassday

sugar minnow lipless 50s

sugar deep 35

kangoku shad

sugar pen 70

Atomic hardz

shad 40 mid

shad 40 deep

shad 50 mid

shad 50 deep

megabass

live-x smolt

Decoy

y-s25 trebles

y-w77 trebles

solid gp ring

egg snap

jigging single cutlass hooks

jigging single sergeant hooks

heavy split rings

medium split rings

Black magic

I.G.F.A trolling line

Pre-made rigs

Jigging pliers

Remember if you are trying to source a particular product or are after info on a particular product don't hesitate to send me an email and luke@allboatbusiness.com.au

Could anyone tell me the best times of the year  for sambo's around the wreaks at the back of rotto please?

ay fellas jst looking into buyin some of thie jiggin cord#50

none of my tackle stores here in SA stock it

is there any online stores or even interstate over there where i can buy some from?

cheers

just got a email from recfish west containing Recfishwest’s draft submission to the Integrated Fisheries Allocation Advisory Committee – Draft Allocation Report West Coast Demersal Scalefish Fishery. 

its based on the issues raised at the public meetings. Its a bit big to post here so anyone who wants to have a read pm me your email and i'll forward it to you.

 there is one.

Using it when interesded in a topic would save a lot of re-hashed threads and people will find better info and answers in questions that have already been answered fully, rather than asking the same thing every week, Then if you have more to add you can add to the existing one which in the long run will make for a better resource.

lots of threads looks great, but it makes for crap reading, and makes searching for good responses on topics harder later. I reckon the mods need to highlight this a bit more.

Feel free to dissagree, this is only my opinion.

cheers russ

Heading to Exmouth at the beginning of October, will be fishing from the shore around Yardie, would love some info on what I can catch and what tackle/gear to take

how do i make my own gallery?

A question to all you jiggers out there, What are advantages and disadvantages to having a jigging rod longer than the traditional 5- 5'3 length ????

I'm getting a rod built up shortly {450g based} but the blank only comes in one length 5'8 which is not a problem as these blanks can be cut from the butt to suit without effecting the action .....

Other than mechanical leverage are there any other disadvantages to a longer rod. It also seems that the longer rods are suited to the lighter gram jig weights that require a longer slower action ????

Also one other thing, is the grip placement and reel seat placement personal choice ie longer or shorter arms / body height  ??? Or does the rod action play a part in the design ie fulcrum points ????

Cheers fishfish .....

Which tackle stores sell them. I am around the freo area ???

Hey All,

Just wondering what everyones favourite colour / favourite size ?(oz) richter plugs are for tailor

Cheers - Duffman

Looking at getting new 3-6kilo outfit for plastics. fish under 20m of water for snaps,dhu,skippy .

Always fished with spining reels for any lure work (sol, segate) but after reading many reveiw on tackle tour have been seriously considering getting a baitcaster.

So far i really like the look of the revo toro, and on the spining side a 3000 sized luvias,bradia,

Before everyone jumps on and tells me what they use and how great it is. I was woundering if there is anyone out there who uses/used both and can explain why one is better than the other.

I know most wa lure fishos use spining reels but in the USA baitcasters are the mainstay.

Are we behind the 8ball over here or are they?

just wondering whats the best glue to use for marine carpet to ply? was standing in bunnings for half an hour looking with no one around to help.cheers

have just been down to the local iga and found my new favourite idea for cold mornings or all nighters on the boat. it tastes magic and is amazingly convenient . so for all you coffee drinkers here it is. taste 10/10

http://www.hot-can.com/index2aus.html

brenz

I caught this fish last eyar down in busselton, and i'm just curious if this was a bycatch or if there is a population of these fish.

If so, what are the techniques used to catch them??

Chears, Andrew

The Liberal-National Government is delivering on its $35million commitment to enhance Broome’s boating infrastructure.

Transport Minister Simon O’Brien and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today formally released the facility’s blueprint to the public.
Mr O’Brien said the new boating infrastructure project, to be located in West Roebuck Bay, would meet the needs of the small craft fleet in Broome.

“The proposed facility is planned to include a major boat-launching ramp, an offshore sheltering breakwater, dredged basin and a floating jetty,” Mr O'Brien said.

“The breakwater will ensure the ramp can be used in most normal wind conditions and, being adjacent to the existing port’s boat repair area, will provide access for wheeled jinkers for the retrieval of bigger boats in the event of a cyclone.”

Mr Grylls welcomed the next stage of the Royalties for Regions’ funded process, saying it was a significant step forward in delivering improved boating facilities to Broome.

“It is important that we continue to invest in regional areas. Every dollar spent has numerous positive flow on effects, from supporting jobs, to, in the case of this project, providing enhanced boating facilities for locals and tourists alike,” Mr Grylls said.

Project managers, the Department of Transport, anticipate tenders for construction could be called in late 2011, following successful investigation, design and approval phases.

Initial feedback will be provided by a recently formed working group, with further community comment to be sought in the coming month.

The report is available from http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/broomeboatingfacility or by contacting that Department of Transport on 9216 8875.

Transport Minister’s office - 9213 6400 Regional Development Minister’s office - 9213 7000

Gday all.

Had planned to fish saturday around 2rocks but the furuno has packed it in. If anyone is heading out wide from 2rocks or mindarie on sat i be keen to follow.

Thanks

How do I get a photo to come up with my user name?

Now you have to laugh. I have been fishing since I was 4yo, and I have never read any "distructions" on how to use any new reel etc that I have bought. Just stick it on and off you go.

Took my new Saltist lever drag out and hooked into a mackie, and then started to criticise the hell out of Diawa (Normally a Shimano addict). "Bloody thing has no drag, piece of sh#t, give me back the Shimano TLD etc"

Needless to say I packed up the boat and looked at the saltist with disgust once home. Luckily for me it needed some new string, and I couldnt figure out why the drag was so light, only to discover to my embarrasment that I hadnt even seen the drag knob in my haste to use it, I only used the lever.

After some quite contemplation decided to tell the "boss" about this and then had a lot of Sh#t heaped at me for not reading, getting with the times etc, and for being a stupid fool.

Now the saltist is my newe best friend with a fantastic drag etc.

Just shows you that even though I have fished for years I am still a dill, and not an "expert" at anything.

Just have to laugh at yourself.

Has anyone else had silly embarrashing things like this happen to them.

Neels

If I buy the boat and maintain it, is there 3 crew who will pay for fuel and fish together on a regular basis? (this means I dont pay for fuel) Is this a fair request ? The boats a 2006, 26 ft Seaswirl Striper with fuel injected 5 liter volvo penta duoprop.....are you interested? 

HI Guys I ust bought my self a furno sound LS4100. once i get over 9 knots my screen goes blank and it wont sound out the bottom. does anyone have any idea why this is or tell me why or  if i have done anything wrong.

cheers Matt

searching for my 1st dhi

hey guys.

this might have been covered but i cant find it so im gonna ask.

the way that i have understood and correct me if im worng.

your allowed one dhuie per person or two for the boat. yer.

then after the dhuies your allowed two other fish in that catergorey eg blackarse, snapper or fox fish is that right?

say there is three people on board with three fishing licences, and we have one dhuie how many other demersals can we catch, one more dhu but wat else??

cheers danno

hey fellas goin to phuket in january wid the family and few friends

jst wondering are ther any real decent charters werth trying?

ive heard there is a feww but are they worth the money etc

thanks fellas

just wondering if anyone can suggest any tackle shops in singapore & bali ?

Hey guys, buying a new Stella for barra fishing this season and was looking at the '10 C3000HG. The only problem is the braid I want to use (PE1.5 Avani Sea Bass Max Power) I can only find in 150m spools and the line cap of the reel is 270m of PE1.5 and I don't really want to put backing on. Hunted high and low and wondering if there's any good quality 8 braid type PE1.5 20lb braid available in 300m spools? If not I may just get the 2500 which is the same reel just less line capacity (160m of PE1.5).

Fished the same area on saturday that I fished one month ago and on the first drop Shirley pulled up a Dhuie we had tagged and released one month earlier. The Dhie was caught in 33m of water and was released the second time in as good as condition as the first time. We moved in close to 20m and caught and released another six Dhuies with tags before keeping the last fish of the day that went 9kgs.

On the day the tagged fish was first caught another three Dhies were tagged in the same location.

It will be interesting to see over the coming months and years if I continue to catch the same fish in the same locations.

Was interesting back at the ramp when I was talking to the Fisheries, one of the boys asked how the day went and when I explained excitedly that I had caught a fish with a tag from a month ago he stated, "Who are you tagging the fish for" after showing him the Fisheries symbol at the top of the tag record page he climbed down from the boat red faced.

hi guys

looking to get into some herring and squid this weekend around north mole

but was wondering if I would have any luck with either due to the dredging?

has it been started up again?

cheers

Hey Matt, seeing as you love this sort of stuff, my Torsa 20 holds a full 300m of PE8, how much PE4 or 5 will it hold. I'm looking for 600m. Sorry but don't have the mm/metres, only lb/M.
Cheers
Tim